METRO DIGEST || Buddhist monks to lead evening of healing

Buddhist healing

NEW CASTLE, PA.

The Spiritual Path Church, 2041 Moravia St. Ext., will welcome the Gaden Shartes Buddhist Monks on Saturday for an evening of healing. A potluck dinner will be at 4:30 p.m., and a Vajravidarin Healing Ritual will begin at 7:30.

Vajravidarin is a ritual of purification and is composed of three stages: purification and removing of negativities, removing subtle negative imprints, and offering protection. The healing ritual purifies sickness, mental turmoil, infectious diseases, obstacles, misguidance and more.

Gaden Shartse Monastic College was founded in Tibet in the 15th century. Today the Tibet Monastery has more than 1,600 resident students, teachers, scholars and spiritual practitioners.

The purpose of the tour is to share the monks’ culture as well as practices and paths to inner peace and compassion. Participants are encouraged to bring a covered dish for the potluck dinner. Donations are also encouraged. For information, call 724-698-7564 or visit www.spiritualpathinc.org.

6th Ward Coalition

YOUNGSTOWN

Election of board members and a vote on amendments to the bylaws for the 6th Ward Citizens Coalition will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Newport Library, 3730 Market St. Anyone interested in running for office must contact Dario Hunter by Oct. 14 at 330-423-4236 or dario@coalition6.com. For more information, visit coalition6.com.

Habitat run/walk

POLAND

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley will host its 16th annual 5K race and 2 mile walk Oct. 17 at Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road. A kids race will begin at 8:45 a.m., and the 5K and 2 mile walk will begin at 9.

A kids race for those 10 and under will not be timed, and every participant will receive a prize. Kids’ T-shirts may be purchased for $10. Walkers also will not be timed. Runners will travel 5 kilometers and will be timed. The race course begins at the church and will travel west on U.S. Route 224, turn left into the neighborhood and go around a loop. Runners will run the loop twice, walkers once, then head east on Route 224 back to Holy Family.

Drinks and snacks will be provided, and there will be prize giveaways. The race will take place unless the weather is dangerous.

Registration by Oct. 16 is $15, and $20 the day of the race at www.habitatmahoning.org/fundraisers/5k-run-registration.

For more information, contact Kristina Nicholas at 330-743-7244, ext. 303, or email resources@habitatmahoning.org.

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